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Cosential

Manages CRM, sales pipelines, and client relationships for architecture and engineering firms.

Our take: Cosential was acquired by Unanet and is now branded 'Unanet CRM by Cosential' — the dominant purpose-built CRM for architecture, engineering, and construction.

Best forConstruction firms
ReviewedPricing: Paid
6.4 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try CosentialFrom ~$50/user/mo; custom enterprise quotes
The bottom line

The go-to CRM for AEC business-development teams that need pursuit tracking and proposal automation in one platform.

Our score

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Community ratings

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G2
4.0 out of 5
260+ reviews
Capterra
4.4 out of 5
60+ reviews

4.1 / 5 aggregate · across 2 sources

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isUnanet CRM by Cosential — enterprise CRM and proposal automation built exclusively for AEC firms.
Our takeCosential was acquired by Unanet and is now branded 'Unanet CRM by Cosential' — the dominant purpose-built CRM for architecture, engineering, and construction.
There is no free product; a demo trial is simply the sales entry point. Paid from roughly $50/user/month with custom enterprise quotes for larger teams. Over 32,000 users and 1.5M tracked opportunities confirm its AEC market leadership.
Why we rate itUnanet CRM by Cosential is the only enterprise CRM built specifically for the AEC vertical with deep integrations into Procore, Deltek, Sage, Trimble, and Viewpoint — giving BD teams a single source of truth for pursuits, contacts, and won project history that generic CRMs cannot replicate.
The catchFully demo-gated sales process with no self-serve trial or transparent public pricing; implementation effort and onboarding timelines can be lengthy, making it a poor fit for small or budget-constrained firms.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • AEC business-development and marketing teams managing complex pursuits
  • Firms pursuing government and RFP-heavy contracts requiring polished proposals
  • Mid-to-large AEC companies needing CRM integrated with accounting platforms like Deltek or Sage
Not good for
  • Non-AEC industries — the vertical focus is a feature, not a bug, but limits portability
  • Small or startup AEC firms needing quick self-serve onboarding with transparent pricing
  • Teams seeking a lightweight pipeline tool without proposal-automation complexity
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Slow: access requires a sales demo and custom onboarding; no self-serve signup or instant trial available.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Per-seat costs compound quickly above 30–50 users; adding modules (advanced analytics, integrations) triggers separate negotiated line items.
  3. Walled garden
    Moderate: data exports exist but pursuit templates, proposal workflows, and historical win/loss data are tightly coupled to the platform, making migration non-trivial.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
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A look inside

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this architecture project management tool track deadlines and deliverables?

Architecture project management tools track deadlines, milestones, and deliverables efficiently.

Can Cosential manage construction project workflows effectively?

Yes, Cosential manages construction project workflows, tracking progress, communications, and project documentation effectively.

How can Cosential (now Unanet) help architecture, engineering, and construction firms manage business development and project pursuit?

Cosential (Unanet) supports architecture, engineering, and construction firms in business development, client management, and project pursuit processes.

How does this CRM software help architecture and engineering firms manage contacts, projects, and pipelines?

CRM software helps architecture and engineering firms manage contacts, projects, and pipelines by centralizing client data, tracking opportunities, and streamlining communications.

What CRM features does this platform offer for architecture, engineering, and construction firms?

CRM features support AEC firms in managing leads, client contacts, project communications, and sales pipelines.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Unanet ERP (full project and financial management suite) for firms needing CRM plus project accounting in one vendor.

  • Lighter alternative

    Buildr CRM for smaller construction teams that need simpler pipeline tracking without enterprise complexity.

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